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Pilot accused of flying 900 flights without valid license

Pilot accused of flying 900 flights without valid license

Summary

An Air Canada pilot flew about 900 flights over 17 years without having the correct captain’s license. Although he held a commercial pilot license, he never obtained the special license needed to work as a captain. He used false documents after becoming a captain in 2009 until he retired last year.

Key Facts

  • The pilot worked for Air Canada.
  • He flew roughly 900 flights without a proper captain’s license.
  • His unauthorized flights spanned 17 years.
  • He was promoted to captain in 2009.
  • The pilot had a commercial pilot license but not the captain’s license.
  • He used fake documents to pretend he was properly licensed.
  • The situation was discovered after he retired last year.
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